Is Ireland a part of Great Britain?

So Ireland is approximately five sixths of Ireland! The nation is often called the Republic of Ireland to distinguish it from the island of Ireland. The North Eastern tip is called Northern Ireland and is part of the UK. read more

So Northern Ireland is technically part of Great Britain, when Great Britain refers to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but it would be insensitive to describe it that way (sorry everyone). Of course a significant minority in Northern Ireland want it to be united with the Republic of Ireland. read more

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign country in western Europe, the predecessor to the modern United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It was established on 1 January 1801 by the Acts of Union 1800, which merged the parliaments of Great Britain and Ireland and combined the Crown of Ireland into the British Crown. read more

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in western Europe. Lying off the north-western coast of the European mainland, the UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands. read more